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Don’t Miss the Sausages at The Salt Lick

September 24, 2015 by

Margaritas, Music, and Meat. That's what you can expect at The Salt Lick on the weekend. Oak trees stretch out over the stone patio, offering some shade from the glaring Texan sun while live musicians play tunes, customers suck down margaritas, and servers bring out plates full of The Salt Lick's signature barbecue fare at each week's Margaritas, Music, and Meat event.

There's really no bad time to visit this beloved Round Rock eatery, though. No matter when you do, you'll be able to indulge in its smoky food, including the wildly popular sausages. More than 200 Yelp reviewers rave about the sausages, which you can get alone on a platter with potato salad, coleslaw, and beans or combined with other barbecue fare such as brisket or pork ribs. You can also order the sausage in sandwich form. But some people wouldn't mind skipping the main course all together for The Salt Lick's classic sides: beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. You can get them by the pint, quart, or even the gallon.

The Salt Lick
3350 Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 386-1044
www.saltlickbbq.com/pages/Round-Rock.html
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Sink Your Teeth into a Sausage Kolache at Sarena’s Breakfast and Donuts

September 3, 2015 by

Don't let its name fool you; Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts is good for more than just its sweets. In fact, according to Yelp reviews, some of the best eats on the menu fall on the savory side of breakfast fare. The kolaches, in particular, earn raves. Kolaches have roots in Central Europe, but Sarena's brings them to Round Rock in the form of pastries stuffed with sausage and various complements. While most locals call the straight-up sausage kolache the best, you can order one filled with sausage plus cheese or cheese and jalapeno. They come in regular and jumbo sizes.

Don't overlook the doughnuts, though. They're just as fresh as the kolaches and the breakfast croissants, which come stuffed with eggs and other ingredients. Grab a classic glazed or chocolate doughnut for just 54 cents apiece. Or opt for the more decadent eclair, cinnamon roll, jelly-filled doughnut, or apple fritter. If you want to make your morning treat really last, grab a dozen doughnut holes for $1.

Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts
1732 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 238-6601
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Miso: Inventive Japanese and Korean Fare in Round Rock

August 27, 2015 by

Soft lighting, neutral tones on the walls, and black countertops and tables create a chic atmosphere at Miso. It's fitting for this popular Round Rock eatery, given that it serves gourmet Japanese and Korean cuisine to eagerly awaiting customers. Although its offerings are eclectic, chefs strongly emphasize seafood, so get ready to try something that's probably outside of your normal comfort zone at Miso.

Regular customers highly recommend the bulgogi, a stir fry that features Korean sweet or spicy sauce. Beef, pork, and chicken are all available, but the beef bulgogi gets the most love online. You can also enjoy beef as galbi, a dish of grilled and sliced beef ribs steeped in a sweet Korean sauce with onions. If you're interested in the inventive seafood creations, try the baby octopus salad with sweet potato noodles or the Miso mussels. Seafood cheese dukboki is another unusual eat, a dish of stir-fried rice cake with squid, shrimp, mussels, veggies, and mozzarella cheese drizzled in a sweet-spicy chili sauce.

Miso
2400 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 465-2754
www.facebook.com/misocuisine
www.yelp.com/biz/miso-round-rock-2

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Fire in the Hole Stone Pizza and Brew: Pies Fresh from the Wood-Fired Oven

July 30, 2015 by

Jonathan Creasey was in the pizza business long before opening Fire in the Hole, but not in quite the way he desired. He owned several Domino's locations until 2012. That was the year that he handed over ownership of his last Domino's and, with the help of another former Domino's franchisee, started serving his own pizza recipes at Fire in the Hole Stone Pizza and Brew.

The pizzeria and craft beer bar showcase the kind of food and drink that has always inspired Creasey, even when he had a hand in selling assembly-line pies. At Fire in the Hole, the kitchen team enlists the best ingredients—whether they hail from Italy or right in Texas—to craft thin-crust pies, then bakes them in the wood-fired oven. They also hand-make pastas inspired by Northern Italian cuisine, create larger entrees such as pork belly and smoked chicken wings, and also knead several different types of bread. Locals rave about the Alabama cheese bread, infused with garlic and Provolone.

Fire in the Hole Stone Pizza and Brew
103 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 382-7250
www.fireintheholeroundrock.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fire-in-the-hole-stone-pizza-and-brew-round-rock

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The Scarlet Rabbit: Cuisine and Cocktails Keep Getting Curiouser and Curiouser

July 9, 2015 by

On the patio, teal picnic tables are scattered across a massive chess board beneath a 200-year-old oak tree covered with twinkling lights. In the dining room, ceramic letters spell out, "EAT ME" with antique utensils hanging beneath them to help get the job done. By the bar, a row of doors leads nowhere and clocks run backwards. Everything is a little bit topsy turvy at The Scarlet Rabbit, an homage to the classic tale Alice in Wonderland.

The quirky nature of the eatery extends to the menu of contemporary bistro fare, as well. Start your meal at The Scarlet Rabbit with a whimsical appetizer like fried oyster nachos, a flatbread topped with quail and caramelized onions, or fried Portobello mushroom strips. Then move on to the braised short ribs, Hatter's burger made from ground brisket, or gumbo with smoked rabbit and andouille sausage. Wash it all down with a drink from the list of "Curiouser and Curioser" cocktails, like the Chesire Cat with Bacardi Silver, lime, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and grenadine.

The Scarlet Rabbit
410 W. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 502-5164
www.thescarletrabbit.com
www.yelp.com/biz/scarlet-rabbit-round-rock

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Check Out The Rock Sports Bar for Brunch

June 25, 2015 by

It may look like a mere sports bar from the outside—and with a massive curved TV broadcasting the big game inside, the misconception takes an even stronger hold—but The Rock is more than that. True, locals flock to The Rock to watch sporting events and glug beers. And yes, the spot can get a little rowdy in the late-night hours on a Friday or Saturday. But what sets apart The Rock from other sports bars in the area isn't just its huge TV or beer list; it's the weekend brunch.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Rock Sports Bar hosts a popular brunch, complete with bloody Marys and mimosas. Dig into a crunchy piece of fried chicken perched atop a fluffy Belgian waffle. Chow down on a breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs and your choice of meat and veggies. Take a fork to the sweet French toast, accompanied by ham, sausage, or bacon. You can add extras — like a biscuit smothered with gravy, crispy strips of bacon, or a bonus egg — to any of the brunch dishes.

The Rock Sports Bar
114 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 358-1175
www.rocksportsbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-rock-sports-bar-round-rock

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Little Mama’s Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine: Don’t Miss the Beef Steak

June 4, 2015 by

Thin ribbons of beef, seared with whole peppers and chopped onions. This simple recipe culminates in the ever-popular beef steak at Little Mama's Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine. True to Filipino tradition, the dish allows its ingredients' fresh, natural flavors to shine through—no need for tons of added fat or salt. Little Mama's chef takes this straightforward approach to every dish, whether it hails from the Philippines or the U.S.

Taste the proof in another popular dish, the Bicol Express. Name for the region in the Philippines where it originates, the Bicol Express is a coconut-milk-based stew mixed with shrimp paste and teeming with pineapple, pork, and long chilies. The apritada is another traditional stew, but this one features chicken. For something a bit more familiar, you can always go with fried rice, beef stir-fry, or pinoy curry with your choice of pork or chicken.

Little Mama's Authentic Filipino and American Cuisine
2021 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-6262
www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Mamas-Authentic-Filipino-and-American-Cuisine/717962771587778
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An Authentic Mexican Panaderia: Juarez Restaurant & Bakery

May 28, 2015 by

Serving “home-style” Mexican cuisine, Juarez Restaurant & Bakery first got its start as a bakery serving Mexican pastries. The bakery is still in full operation, and everything in the bakery and restaurant is made from scratch.

Breakfast is served until noon, with the menu centering around egg dishes served with beans and potatoes. The lunch and dinner menus list authentic Mexican fare favorites like chips and guacamole, chicken flautas, fajitas, tacos, and chimichangas. Try the chicken enchiladas in green sauce or the chiles relleno, both favorites of Yelp reviewers. Don't skip a pass by the bakery case, which houses a tempting array of Mexican sweet breads.

Juarez Restaurant & Bakery is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.

Juarez Restaurant & Bakery
1701 S. Mays
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-255-6262
www.juarezrestaurantbakery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/juarez-mexican-bakery-round-rock

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Jack Allen’s Kitchen: Fresh, Local Texan Cuisine

May 7, 2015 by

Refined Southern fare flavors combine with Southwestern spices to create delicious and memorable meals at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Nearly all of the ingredients here are fresh and locally sourced, making the Texas dining experience even more authentic.

Each meal begins with a plate of pimento cheese and flatbread crackers, and seasonal cocktails are available, along with wines and beer. Brunch comes highly recommended by Yelp reviewers. Try the Baja fish tacos or the green chile pork tacos, both served with corn tortillas, black beans, rice, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Jack’s is open daily. Do make a reservation or arrive early; otherwise, you might need to wait to be seated.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen
7720 Highway 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
512-852-8558
www.jackallenskitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jack-allens-kitchen-round-rock

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Sweet-n-Cheezy: More Than Just a Food Truck

April 23, 2015 by

If you’re in the mood for a fresh, unique menu that is nothing short of imaginative, consider eating at Sweet-n-Cheezy. What makes Sweet-n-Cheezy interesting is the fact that this family-owned and -operated establishment is actually a food truck that serves everything from shaved ice to cheese-filled sandwiches. Local favorites include the Melted Margarita sandwich and The Gator sandwich, the latter being an unexpected crowd pleaser of havarti cheese, turkey, bacon, avocado, and orange marmalade on multigrain bread.

Since Sweet-n-Cheezy is a food truck, seating at this particular location is relatively minimal. A picnic table is provided for those who wish to eat near the stand, but most guests grab-and-go, enjoying their meals as they continue to their destinations. On the other hand, if you know in advance that you’d like to rest and are worried about the lack of seating, consider bringing your own picnic or lawn chairs.

Sweet-n-Cheezy
5430 U.S. Highway 79
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 887-4540
www.sweet-n-cheezy.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-n-cheezy-round-rock-2

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